The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) in collaboration with UNICEF has embarked on right path to promote data literacy among youth through the "Reading Data with Children and Youth" initiative.
In a significant step towards conducting the highly anticipated fifth Establishment Census, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) launched Monday the recruitment of enumerators, marking the commencement of a vital phase in this ambitious data-gathering effort.
Enumerators play a pivotal role in the success of any census, as they are the frontline data collectors who interact with businesses and enterprises across the country. Their dedication and professionalism are essential in ensuring that the Census results are accurate, reliable, and comprehensive.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has taken center stage in the world of data science by hosting the United Nations Datathon 2023, as well as serving as the home to the UN Big Data Regional Hub for Africa. This prestigious event has drawn over 400 teams, each consisting of 3 to 5 members, from across the globe. The NISR site proudly hosts six diverse teams, representing participants from nine different nationalities, including Namibia, Comoros, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and, of course, Rwanda.
The government of Rwanda through NISR conducted the fifth Rwanda Population and Housing Census,2022 RPHC whose data collection ended 30thAugust 2022.After the dissemination of census main indicators, NISR embarked on the thematic analyses (18 thematic reports) and 30 district profiles.
Sother UYISABYE is a Regional Price and Economic Data Collector Officer who has been employed by NISR since June 1st, 2018. In this role, he is responsible for collecting and analyzing economic data from Huye Districts. As a data collector, he must ensure that the data is accurate, timely, and meets the required standards. This data is used by the government, businesses, and researchers to inform policy decisions, identify trends, and track economic progress.
Every year on May 1st, Rwanda and NISR join with other countries and institutions to celebrate the achievements of workers. On this day, NISR holds a staff general assembly where top management and staff discuss various issues, such as improving labor in the institution, NISR TONTINE, and solidarity.
The DDG gives opening remarks, recognizing all staff for their hard work and accomplishment of different tasks.
“Sharing of experiences in capacity building in the use of Big Data sources for informed decisions.”
On 29th March 2023, NISR through its Data Revolution and Big Data department organized a half-day workshop at NISR Training Center and Data science campus, Kigali Rwanda.
